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Monday, August 22, 2011

Bone Calcium & More

The amino acid L-arginine offers multiple vascular benefits and is a key nutrient in promoting efficient blood flow and overall cardiovascular function.  It appears that cardiovascular benefits may have just been the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what it can do for you—including possibly slowing down the aging process itself. It is considered one of the "semi-essential" amino acids—meaning, your body can't produce it in sufficient quantities, so you must obtain most of it from your diet. Specifically, the foods highest in L-arginine are:
    * Seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower)
    * Nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts)
    * Coconut
    * Eggs

More Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart:
>Reduce fructose, grains and sugars in your diet.
>Consume a good portion of your food raw.
>Make sure you are getting plenty of high quality, animal-based omega 3 fats.
>Drink plenty of fresh, pure water every day.
>Make sure your vitamin D level is high enough -- nearly everyone is vitamin D deficient.
>Exercise daily.
>Be sure to get plenty of high-quality, restorative sleep.
>Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol excessively.
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Many believe that arterial plaque is simply a buildup of cholesterol. But in reality, more than 90 percent of these fatty plaques are calcified. Cholesterol is soft and waxy and does not impair the elasticity of your arteries. But calcium deposits are like concrete, "hardening" your arteries and impairing their ability to expand. It is calcium, not cholesterol, which induces arterial stiffness. So be careful about calcium supplements.
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Taking the wrong kind of calcium is worse than not taking any calcium at all. Bone calciums are good and safe, but that we don't need as much of it as was once thought. This is the kind of calcium that is safe and good to take.
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Bone-Up-120-Capsules/5133?at=0